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Practice Education Facilitator
The closing date is 31 August 2025
To be responsible for ensuring students are prepared for placement before entering intoSWASfT and for supporting/guiding/point of contact for practice educators (PE's).Be responsible for ensuring PE's are prepared, updated and supported in collaborationwith the SWASfT CPD team and academic program leadsBe responsible for ensuring students are prepared for placement setting through thedelivery of central and local inductions.To support and achieve local practice placement priorities and NHS England (formallyHealth Education England) Key performance Indicators (KPIs).To support the Practice Placement Education (PPE) Team in identifying and co-ordinatingthe placement of university degree students in various settings across the organisation tosupport practice-based learning and the opportunity to gain the skills and knowledgenecessary to become a confident and competent registered Paramedics at completion oftheir academic programme.
Main duties of the job
This is highly visible role within learning and development, providing practice placementeducation and support to ensure high quality, safe student placement is achieved. There are several areas by which the role can be separated into.NHS England Formally HEE)Review student feedback from National Education and Training Survey which inform wider student satisfaction and share with the departmental managers to celebrate good feedback and address any concerns arising, escalating where appropriate.Engage in work streams that meet National priorities and challenges as directed by line managers.Partake in provider and external stakeholder meetings to gain wider understanding and knowledge of system-based working and priorities.Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs)To attend meetings in both academic and healthcare settings to strengthen practice education and student support processes. Taking forward actions in conjunction with relevant teams, departments both internally and externally to the organisation.To attend events at HEI's providing an opportunity to promote SWASfT as a placement provider for paramedic academic programs. As well as an employer that embraces preceptorship, understanding the importance of a smooth transition into autonomous practice.
Further details provided on job description.
About us
Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England of 10,000 square miles and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.
We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.
At the heart of our beautiful and diverse region we employ over 6000 people and are supported by over 575 volunteers.
If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.
In return we will equip you with the skills, resources and development you need to thrive in your role.
You will have opportunities to progress to roles at a higher pay grade and enjoy continuous professional development.
* A standard working week of 37.5 hours
* Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
* Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
* Career and salary progression
* Car leasing scheme
* Free parking across Trust sites
* Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes
* Staff networks
* Access to a wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK
Job responsibilities
The Practice Education Facilitator is expected to be visible to the wider workforce, specifically all Practice Educators, and work directly in collaboration with our partner Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), providing proactive positive opportunities for engagement.
Facilitate discussion groups and deliver training to staff and students across the Trust, promoting evidenced based practice and assisting in the development of new and improved practice-based learning.Provide a flexible approach to provision of support where it cannot reasonably be achieved in normal working hours or in the workplace.Promote Equality & Diversity and a non-discriminatory culture.Identify and take action when other peoples behaviour undermines Equality and Diversity.Liaise with NHS staff, educational coordinators, practice leads and programme teams, building and strengthening relationships between the Trust and the educational and placement providers.To maintain own CPD to ensure quality and credibility to the role.
For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
* Relevant BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent such as an apprenticeship or diploma and working towards a relevant post-graduate level qualification such as MSc.
* Mentorship level 7 or working towards.
* Award in Education and Training or higher or working towards
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Full driving licence and willingness to travel across the Trust as required
* Substantial experience in an Ambulance Service or equivalent.
* Management or Clinical Leadership qualification
Previous experience (Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job)
* Knowledge and experience of working in a healthcare setting as an AHP or other equivalent experience.
* In depth knowledge and experience in own professional field and willingness to develop knowledge of other professions
* Experience and knowledge of principles of teaching and learning.
* Experience of delivering project work and identifying improvement initiatives.
* Previous experience working within a healthcare setting
* Proven experience and skills in leading on projects in a complex organisation requiring high level of collaboration and motivation of others.
Skills, knowledge, ability
* Computer literate with a working knowledge of word processing, databases and spreadsheet packages including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
* Knowledge of GRS or a similar scheduling system
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
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